Discharge Planner - CrisisCare Center

Family & Children’s Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children’s Services in Oklahoma City is seeking a coordinator to manage discharge transitions from the Urgent Recovery Center (C3) to Hope outpatient services or to another appropriate level of care.

The role also handles capacity management of chairs and beds at the Urgent Recovery Center and supports collaboration with other team members to ensure continuity of service during client transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences preferred; psychology or related field acceptable.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals with mental illness or substance issues.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record; use of personal vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless discharge transitions from Urgent Recovery Center (C3) to Hope outpatient services or other appropriate care.
• Manage capacity of chairs and beds at the Urgent Recovery Center and monitor community hospital bed availability.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure continuity of service during client transfers to other MHC locations or agencies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in the social sciences

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Responsible for (1) ensuring a seamless transition for consumers discharging from Urgent Recovery Center (C3) into the care of Hope outpatient services, another outpatient agency or another appropriate level of care (2) Responsible capacity management of chairs in the Urgent Recovery Center (C3) ,beds in the Urgent Recovery Center and community wide hospital bed availability. Work in partnership with other team members for continuation of service in case of client transfer to other MHC locations or with other mental health agencies.

Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in the social sciences field is preferred, with consideration given for degrees in Criminal Justice or Education. Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person served to live in normal community residences; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with mental illnesses and/or substance abuse issues and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Preferred

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